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Consequently, physiotherapists\u00b4 guidance may vary, which could influence patients\u00b4 confidence, adherence to rehabilitation, overall recovery outcomes, and even contribute to the development of fear of movement. However, it is unclear to what extent such variation exists. This study aimed to explore and describe the recommendations given by physiotherapists regarding long-term activity restrictions following knee replacement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An online survey was distributed to physiotherapy units in Swedish orthopedic specialist clinics and primary healthcare centers. For this study, responses to the question \u201cDo you usually recommend any long-term restrictions? (For example, running, skiing, squatting, kneeling?) Please elaborate!\u201d were analyzed using quantitative content analysis to systematically identify and quantify patterns.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of 233 physiotherapists who responded to the specific survey question, 66% (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009151) reported that they provided specific recommendations regarding long-term activity restrictions following knee replacement. The most commonly non-recommended activities were running and jumping, followed by kneeling and squatting. However, the extent of these restrictions varied considerably, ranging from complete avoidance of certain activities to conditional approval based on intensity and frequency. Among those recommending long-term restrictions, 16% (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200924) stated that the primary reason was to avoid compromising implant survival.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Considerable variability exists in physiotherapists\u00b4 recommendations regarding long-term activity restriction following knee replacement across both orthopedic clinics and primary healthcare settings. 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